Alaska Airlines Shifts Strategy, Expands Tropical Routes Beyond Hawaii
As Alaska sets out to begin its biggest growth spurt ever with the acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines, it is making several interesting moves in quite literally opposite directions. The Seattle [...]
Is your Christmas tree is a fire hazard? Here’s what you should know.
Idaho Falls Fire Department demonstrates how easily a Christmas tree can catch fire. | Mary Boyle, EastIdahoNews.com IDAHO FALLS — It takes less than five minutes for a dry Christmas [...]
How is Illinois’ Ty Rodgers experiment going?
In 2012, a landmark moment in sports media took place. Photo by Jerritt Clark/Getty Images for The Goldwing Group On the ESPN show First Take, noted hot take artist Skip [...]
Reps. Mike Rogers and Robert Aderholt applaud passage of NDAA
Reps. Mike Rogers and Robert Aderholt On Thursday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Congressmen Mike Rogers (R-AL03) and Robert Aderholt (R-AL04) released statements applauding the House passage [...]
The US avoided a recession in 2023. What’s the outlook for 2024?
Next year is packed with potential shifts in the economy but many economists and investment analysts expect that the country will likely avoid a recession in 2024 even as growth [...]
Catherine Toth Fox: How A Honolulu Charter School Teaches Kindness
What sets Waialae Elementary Public Charter School apart from schools focused on grades and test scores is its focus on emotional learning. There’s a bulletin board outside a third grade [...]
West Ada pulls 10 books from library shelves; considers removing dozens
The West Ada School District is pulling 10 books from its library shelves this week, according to internal emails obtained by EdNews. Last week, Dennis Hahs, the district’s library coordinator, [...]
List of Michelin-rated restaurants participating – NBC Chicago
The best time to try some of Chicago's Michelin-rated restaurants is just around the corner. The 17th annual Chicago Restaurant Week will take place Jan. 19 through Feb. 4 of [...]
Men’s Basketball Faces Nevada In Showdown Of Former Conference Foes
Story Links HONOLULU— The University of Hawai'i men's basketball team faces one of its biggest non-conference tests this year when it takes on former conference rival Nevada on Sunday, Dec. [...]
Idaho open primary ballot initiative reaches 50,000 signature milestone
Organizers with Idahoans for Open Primaries announced Wednesday the coalition has gathered more than 50,000 signatures as part of its effort to qualify a ballot initiative for the November 2024 [...]
Chicago Tribune Journalists Push for Contract Deal, Accuse Hedge Fund…
The Chicago Tribune Freedom Center printing complex is pictured in a file photo. (WTTW News) Tribune Publishing journalists plan to picket and rally Saturday outside Tribune Tower, their former professional [...]
Update: State cancels high bacteria count notification for Kailua Pier in Kona : Big Island Now
December 14, 2023, 4:49 PM HST * Updated December 14, 4:50 PM Update at 4:49 p.m. Dec. 14: The Hawai‘i Department of Health has canceled the high bacteria count notification [...]
Idaho women, physicians seek clarity on abortion law through lawsuit. State seeks dismissal.
An Ada County judge said Thursday he will decide within the next month whether to dismiss a lawsuit filed by four women and two physicians against the state of Idaho [...]
Chicago Board of Ed votes to prioritize neighborhood schools
Signaling a paradigm shift in a school system largely shaped by choice, the Chicago Board of Education passed a resolution Thursday to prioritize neighborhood schools in Chicago Public Schools’ forthcoming [...]
Hard Pivot | New Hawaii Tourism Head | Pro Hotel, Anti-Vacation Rental
The Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA) has elected pro-hotel, former Mayor of Honolulu, and long-time politician, Mufi Hannemann, to lead the HTA. The decision occurred yesterday, wherein the board replaced Hawaiian [...]
Idaho keeps some psychiatric patients in prison, even though they haven’t been convicted of crimes
(ProPublica) — One night in March 1976, a young advocate for people with mental illness arrived at the Idaho Statehouse with a warning. Marilyn Sword urged lawmakers not to ratify [...]
Brad Underwood turns 60 today. He’s a gift to Illinois.
For two days, Illinois Head Basketball Coach Brad Underwood will be exactly 20 years older than me. BU turns 60 today. Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you. Happy [...]
Red Hill Health Study, Billions Of Dollars Included In Latest Defense Bill Passed By Congress
The National Defense Authorization Act includes at least $1.7 billion for military projects in Hawaii as well as several provisions aimed at repairing relationships with the local community. WASHINGTON — [...]
Idaho school property tax collections down 18%
This year, Idaho lawmakers gave school districts about $106 million, which was meant to ease their reliance on property taxes. New data shows that it worked. The vast majority of [...]
Newton Officially Named Illinois’ 22nd Consensus All-American
Story Links CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Illinois defensive tackle Jer'Zhan Newton has been named a Consensus All-American, the NCAA officially announced Thursday. Newton cemented his place as one of the all-time [...]
Plan for Alaska’s first tribally operated public schools inches clos…
An empty classroom at Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé in Juneau, Alaska, on July 20, 2022. (Photo by Lisa Phu/Alaska Beacon) Alaska’s Board of Education has approved a draft report that’s a [...]
Travis Hunter becomes 31st consensus All-American in CU Buffs histor…
Colorado’s Travis Hunter is a rare talent and on Thursday he joined some rare company. The Buffaloes’ star cornerback/receiver was named first-team All-American by the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) [...]
Suzy Lopez lands Gold Shield Foundation’s Community Service Award
Hillsborough County State Attorney Suzy Lopez has earned the Gold Shield Foundation’s Community Service Award recognizing her commitment to public safety. Lopez is a member of the Foundation. The Gold [...]
Crowd control worker sues Rams after suffering brain injuries at SoFi
A 71-year-old employee helping with crowd control at a game between the Rams and Las Vegas Raiders at SoFi Stadium in 2022 has filed a lawsuit claiming that the negligence [...]